The Heart of Detroit is a groundbreaking public service initiative. Airing weekly during Local 4 News (Detroit) at 5 p.m. and then on MitchAlbom.com and on our YouTube channel. The Heart of Detroit will share inspiring stories of metro Detroiters with heart and everyday people who step up to help make our community a better place to live. Viewers will follow Mitch through documentary-style videos as he profiles unsung local heroes who spend countless hours sacrificing to make others less hungry, less troubled, less impoverished or just a little happier. Subjects are interviewed live on Live in the D on Friday mornings and episodes are rerun during Flashpoint on Sunday mornings.
Episodes from The Heart of Detroit:
The Heart of Detroit is produced by Fat Dog Entertainment.
NOMINATE A HERO
The show producers are looking for inspirational stories of individuals, families, businesses and organizations in our area that are doing great work in their community, overcoming odds, or simply living lives that inspire others.
Send your story or the story of a hero to producers@mitchalbom.com or click below to use our simple nomination form.
EPISODES
A Garden Oasis Helps Combat Food Insecurity
Michigan Urban Farming Initiative, MUFI, is cultivating the land for the people, right here in the heart of Detroit.
1,000 Turkeys for Higher Hopes in Detroit
Bill Birndorf may have started by answering the phones but now he and Higher Hopes! are answering the call to provide meals to families in need.
The Journey to Health in the Heart of Detroit
Cancer free and loving life, Nicole Pettiway is sharing her journey to better health right here in the heart of Detroit.
Ending Hunger One Bowl at a Time
Who knew that painting a bowl could make such an impact. Bonnie Mellos and Empty Bowls Detroit is working to end hunger one bowl at a time right here in the heart of Detroit.
Less Food Waste in the Heart of Detroit
Connecting the source to the receiver, Darraugh Collins is working to eliminate food waste right here in the heart of Detroit.
Getting Skilled in the Heart of Detroit
Opening their doors to a brighter future, Dino Vann Jr., Marcus Strong and STEAP are breaking down barriers to employment right here in the heart of Detroit.
Books Go Mobile in the Heart of Detroit
Zakary Kennedy and all the volunteers at Motown Soup are proving that soup really is good for the soul right here in the heart of Detroit.
Soup’s On in the Heart of Detroit
Zakary Kennedy and all the volunteers at Motown Soup are proving that soup really is good for the soul right here in the heart of Detroit.
A Place Just for Veterans in the Heart of Detroit
Now a man out to help many, Ed Steele is honoring our nation’s heroes, right here in the heart of Detroit.
Embracing Travelers to Detroit
Hostel Detroit is connecting the travelers of the world to the city we love right here in the heart of Detroit.